Exhibition Opportunities

Calling artists!

Upcoming Exhibitions

Exhibition Details

Submitting Artwork for Review:
  • There is no fee to submit or enter.
  • Each exhibit will have a different theme, and we ask all entries to be related to that theme. Unless specified otherwise, our exhibition opportunities do not have expectations for medium, style, or techniques.
    • Oftentimes, we receive more entries than we have space.  So we will review all submissions and then contact back with how many/which pieces we wish to accept for the exhibition’s duration. 
  • Exhibition entries are open to professionals and amateurs alike. Any minors (19 years and younger) who wish to enter must provide proof of parental consent.
  • We accept artworks from all over the United States, but priority will be given to Alabama artists and artists of the Southeast. 
  • You may submit artworks that are for display only as well as artworks for sale.
Exhibition Show
  • All 2D artworks must be gallery-wrapped or framed, and 2D artworks must have galley wire installed in order to be accepted.
  • Please allow for fifteen (15) minutes during the Art Take In process. We will require you to fill out Take-In paperwork and entry labels to tape to the back of your artwork (unless restricted by medium).
  • We ask all accepted artworks to remain in our care during the entirety of the exhibition’s duration. However, we also understand that things happen, so you may contact us if you wish to request a special exemption.

COMMISSION
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  • The Kelly will collect a 25% donation commission for each artwork that is sold.  This commission includes the costs of credit card fees, so the artist is remit a true 75% of their artwork’s sale.

Exhibition Schedule

This schedule is tentative, due to construction delays to the new building. We apologize for any inconvenience.

2023

Now Accepting Applications

Art Gone Wild

September 28 - November 17

Application Opens:

Application Deadline:

Art Delivery Date:

Exhibition Dates:

Reception:

May 15th, 2023

August 1st, 2023

September 21st & 22nd

September 28th – November 17th

October 5th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Theme:

We are looking for artworks of any medium and size where the primary subject is wildlife, outdoor sports, and/or nature.

Guidelines:

We ask for artists and collectors to submit an application form with photos of each entry (up to ten entries). These can be emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org or mailed to us at PO Box 641, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Please refer to the prospectus for more details.

If you need to make other arrangements before these dates, please contact us so we can work with you.

Alabama Wildlife Fine Art Competition

September 28 - November 17

Application Deadline:

Acceptance Notification:

Art Delivery Date:

Exhibition Dates:

Reception:

August 15th, 2023

August 30th, 2023

September 21st & 22nd

September 28th – November 17th

October 5th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Purchase Award:
  • “Best of Show” Purchase Award:   $10,000
  • Three Merit Awards:  $500


The winners’ artworks will be purchased for that amount by The Alabama Wildlife Federation.  Please refer to the application for more details.

Theme:

We are looking for artworks of any traditional mediums representing one or more of the listed native species on the application.

Guidelines:

We ask for artists and collectors to submit an application form with photos of each entry (up to two entries). These can be emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org or mailed to us at PO Box 641, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Please refer to the prospectus for more details.

If you need to make other arrangements before these dates, please contact us so we can work with you.

Christmas Artists Market

December 1st - December 28th

Application Deadline:

Acceptance Notification:

Art Delivery Date:

Exhibition Dates:

Member’s Preview:

November 1st

November 17th

November 20th & 21st

December 1st – December 28th

November 30th

Theme:

Open theme. We are looking for fine art, crafts, and other artistic mediums that are hand-crafted, high quality, and original.

Fee:

Free for Artist Associates. $25 fee for all other participants. 

Guidelines:

We ask for artists and craftsmen to submit an application form with details of what kind of items you wish to sell.  These can be emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org or mailed to us at PO Box 641, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Please refer to the application for more details.

If you need to make other arrangements before these dates, please contact us so we can work with you.

Past Exhibition Calls

Bridges and Rivers

June 29th - September 16
Now Showing

Application Opens:

Application Deadline:

Art Delivery Date:

Exhibition Dates:

Reception:

Art Pick Up:

May 1st, 2023

June 5th, 2023

June 19th & June 20th

June 29th

June 29th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

September 19th & 20th from 10:00am – 5:00pm

Theme:

We are looking for artworks of any medium and size that pertain to bridges and water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc). 

Guidelines:

We ask for artists and collectors to submit an application form with photos of each entry (up to ten entries). These can be emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org or mailed to us at PO Box 641, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Please refer to the prospectus for more details.

If you need to make other arrangements outside of these dates, please contact us so we can work with you.

Collectors and Collections

March 17, 2023 - May 19, 2023
Closed

Chromatics: A Celebration of African-American Art

January 10, 2023 - March 10, 2023
closed

Thank you for your Interest!

 

Please contact us at Exhibits@thekelly.org or (334)478-3366 if you have any questions or would like to request more details.  We hope to see you soon!

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